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AJ52 WSF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

183,351 mi
Last recorded183,351 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 WSF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 183,351 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 183,348 miles

Fuel pipe leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 180,787 miles

bad oil leaks

chassis deteriorating ,,,poor

front tyres worn

rear brakes worn

Pass 19 Mar 2019 177,196 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 177,191 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play all 4 on 2 rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 175,183 miles

all track rod ends worn

chassis corroding and weaken

exhaust deteriorating

tow bar wiring adrift

Fail 23 Feb 2018 175,183 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

all track rod ends worn

chassis corroding and weaken

exhaust deteriorating

tow bar wiring adrift

Pass 14 Mar 2017 175,005 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play side to side rod (2.2.B.1f)

chassis corroding,,just ok

Fail 14 Mar 2017 175,005 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play side to side rod (2.2.B.1f)

chassis corroding,,just ok

Pass 26 Feb 2016 165,986 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 144,844 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

middle and rear exhaust box flanges in poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2014 118,258 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 116,520 miles

Pipes to rear self levelling ram on O/S/R corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2013 116,520 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pipes to rear self levelling ram on O/S/R corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 111,462 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 107,506 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 107,503 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 101,328 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 96,990 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 88,458 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 86,534 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Fail 27 Feb 2009 86,468 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 70,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2007 52,573 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 52,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 39,083 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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AJ52 WSF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ52 WSF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ52 WSF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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